Rock Roots

From Early Blues through the British Invasion

Today in Rock Roots History – July 7

  • On this date in 1860, Austrian Composer, Gustav Mahler was born
  • On this date in 1913, American Blues Pianist and Singer, Pinetop Perkins was born
  • On this date in 1924, American Singer and Guitarist, Mary Ford was born
  • On this date in 1927, American Country Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist, Charlie Louvin of The Louvin Brothers was born
  • On this date in 1927, American Jazz Trumpeter and Composer, Doc Severinsen was born
  • On this date in 1930, American Saxophonist, Hank Mobley was born
  • On this date in 1940, British Drummer, Singer and Actor, Ringo Starr of The Beatles was born
  • On this date in 1947, British Drummer, Rob Townsend of Family was born
  • On this date in 1949, American Jazz Trumpeter, Bunk Johnson died
  • On this date in 1954, Elvis Presley had his radio debut when WHBQ in Memphis, Tennessee played his Sun Studios recording of “That’s Alright”
  • On this date in 2001, American Folk Singer and Songwriter, Fred Neil died
  • On this date in 2006, British Singer, Songwriter and guitarist, Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd died
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Today in Rock Roots History – May 18

  • On this date in 1902, American Composer, Songwriter, and Playwright, Meredith Wilson was born
  • On this date in 1911, Austrian Composer, Gustav Mahler died
  • On this date in 1911, American Blues Singer, Big Joe Turner was born
  • On this date in 1912, American Singer, Perry Como was born
  • On this date in 1922, Danish-born American Jazz Trombonist and Composer, Kai Winding was born
  • On this date in 1941, Australian Guitarist, Songwriter and Record Producer, Lobby Loyde of Billy Thorpe & the Aztecs was born
  • On this date in 1944, British-born Gibraltarian Musician, Singer, Songwriter and Record Producer, Albert Hammond was born
  • On this date in 1946, British Guitarist, Bruce Gilbert of Wire was born
  • On this date in 1949, British Keyboardist and Songwriter, Rick Wakeman of The Strawbs and Yes was born
  • On this date in 1949, Canadian Bassist, Singer and Songwriter, Bill Wallace of The Guess Who was born
  • On this date in 1950, Musician, Composer, Songwriter, Producer and Painter, Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo was born
  • On this date in 1952, American Country Musician, Singer, Songwriter and Actor, George Strait was born
  • On this date in 1980, British Musician, Singer and Songwriter, Ian Curtis of Joy Division committed suicide
  • On this date in 1999, Jamaican Reggae Musician and Record Producer, Augustus Pablo died
  • On this date in 2004, American Jazz Drummer, Elvin Jones died
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